Timing of Core | Tension

Tighten Core on the Moment of Contact

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Tighten Core on the Moment of Contact ==>

Primary Information for How & Why


To effectively embark on this skill builder, there are a few key pieces of essential information you need to know. These primary details will guide you in learning & performing the skill correctly and maximizing the benefits of your practice.

  • Quality core tension at the moment of contact that can be heard and seen.

    Success = Description of what good looks like for this skill.

  • Tension freezes the body and minimizes loading of the fingers.

    Why = Broad explanation of why this skill is important.

  • 1) On the ground, hold your breath and contract your core.



    2) Do this in a manner that you slightly hear the remaining air attempt to leave your nose and mouth.



    3) Next step, reflect on the quality of your execution.



    4) Once you are consistently producing good results move to the next progression.

    Directions = Written guidance for the skill.

Essential knowledge to be Effective 

To embark on any skill builder successfully, it is crucial to have a strong foundation of essential information. This knowledge will ensure that you perform the skill appropriately to maximize the benefits of your practice. This section will provide you with the necessary depth to best perform this skill builder.

  • 1) On the ground, hold your breath and contract your core in a manner that you slightly hear the remaining air attempt to leave your nose and mouth.


    
2) Find a moderate climb that has a dynamic move. When you execute the dynamic move and grab the hand hold practice contracting your core.



    3) Now find a climb with two dynamic moves that are more challenging and practice the timing of your core on the moment of contact.



    4) On a project, attempt to ID where you might use this skill on the harder moves.

    

5) During a moderate flash, attempt to ID where you might use this skill on the harder moves.

    

6) On a hard onsight, attempt to ID where you might use this skill on the harder moves.

    Progressions = Listing of the progressions for this skill.

  • You do not need to practice this on every attempt. Set a goal of practicing it "X" number of times today.

    Tips = There might be suggestions on how best to practice & integrate the skill.

References for this exercise

The references below provide clarity by explaining the key terms in a concise manner.

  • Edit the time field to reflect the total estimated time you spent practicing this skill.

    Record = What and how to record relevant data to track any changes.

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